Mount Townsend — Saturday, Sep. 21, 2002

Olympic Peninsula > Hood Canal

Second over 6,000 foot peak in two days. Spent the night before on top of Winchester near Mt. Baker and then looked at the range from accross the water. My god, how the lights have grown in number since the days of my youth. The megalopolis along the waters edge is astounding. Lots of humans! Hiked up in the full moon. Didn't need a flashlight to set up tent. Felt like someone had turned on the stadium lights when the equinox full moon rose. Ain't nature grand!